The comparison of the deposition processes, depositional height and preserved conditions of the storm deposits formed in chenier is made with those formed in a shallow sea or a continental shelf.

• 贝壳堤风暴沉积也具有丘状层理、切割充填结构等典型的风暴沉积特征,但贝壳堤风暴沉积与浅海陆架上的风暴沉积在沉积过程、堆积层位、保存条件等方面具有明显的差异。